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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,389.88, 9,584.88 and 2,007.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,389.88, 9,584.88 and 2,007.24 is: 3,010.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,389.88 : 9,584.88 = 2,007.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,389.88/9,584.88 = 2,007.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,389.88x = 9,584.88 × 2,007.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,389.88x = 19,239,154.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,239,154.53/6,389.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,010.88

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